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Do you thrive in dynamic environments, guiding teams to deliver impactful results through collaboration and agility? At Gundersen Health System, we're seeking an experienced Scrum Master to join our growing team and make a real difference in the lives of our patients and communities.

As our Scrum Master, you'll be the catalyst for success, empowering teams to:

• Embrace agile methodologies:Foster a culture of continuous improvement using both Scrum and Kanban practices.

• Break down complex projects:Facilitate clear planning,efficient execution,and transparent delivery of key initiatives.

• Collaborate effectively:Coach and guide teams to work cohesively,fostering open communication and shared ownership.

• Deliver exceptional value:Remove roadblocks,celebrate wins,and ensure continuous learning and growth within the team.

• Become agile champions:Promote agile principles and practices across the organization,influencing cultural change for the better.

To thrive in this role, you'll possess:

• Bachelor's degree:in a related field

• Certifications: Professional Scrum Master II (PSM-II) or Advanced Certified Scrum Master (A-CSM); Kanban Management Professional (I) or equivalent; ICAgile Certified Professional-Agile Coaching (IPC-ACC) or equivalent; ICAgile Certified Professional-Agile Team Facilitation (ICP-ATF) or equivalent

• 5+ years of agile development with 4 years as a full-time, dedicated Scrum Master

• Experience working in application lifecycle management tools such as Microsoft Azure Ops Boards (preferred), JIRA, or Rally

• In-depth understandingof Scrum and Kanban methodologies.

• Exceptional facilitation skills:Master the art of guiding productive discussions,resolving conflicts,and fostering team dynamics.

• Agile mindset:Embrace transparency,continuous improvement,and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

• Ability work on site in La Crosse, WI. Will consider remote options for those who reside in WI, MN, or IA only.

At Gundersen Health System, you'll enjoy:

• Benefits:In addition to medical and dental, we have pet insurance and a substantial contribution to retirement

• Work/life balance:24/7 Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families, generous PTO and paid holidays

• Health/Wellness:GunderZen Relaxation Room including massage chairs, corporate gym and yoga, local gym discounts

• Professional Development:Tuition Invest Program totaling up to $3k per year, access to a catalogue of hundreds of internal courses, corporate incubator, Career Development Center

• DEI:12 months of Celebration to include monthly educational events, DEI Committee

• Other:18% discount on data plan through Verizon, 20% discount at Gundersen locations for services not covered by insurance

Ready to make a difference in healthcare? We invite you to join our team and lead the way in agile transformation.

Apply today and unleash your agile expertise at Gundersen Health System!

The Scrum Master has primary responsibility to lead their teams toward high performance delivery of business value by ensuring they are practicing effective Scrum, by training and coaching them on leading Agile, Scrum, and Kanban practices, by promoting their focus on delivery of value from initiation through release, and by supporting them through their execution of work activities on initiatives of varying complexity. The Scrum Master helps remove impediments to delivery, facilitates team planning and problem solving, and supports development of new solutions or approaches to ongoing challenges. The Scrum Master must be highly effective in communication with team members and stakeholders, including operational and business leads, Product Owners, and Developers. The Scrum Master will thrive in a fast-paced and collaborative environment and have a thirst for knowledge and continuous improvement. Scrum Masters serve up to two Agile solution teams using advanced concepts and tools, and they may help support an additional team during gaps or transitions.
Scrum Master 3s are leaders among their peers with expert knowledge and extensive experience advancing agile practices and business agility at the team and organizational level. In addition to serving their primary teams, Scrum Master 3s assist, mentor, coach, and train other Scrum Masters and Agile leaders across the enterprise and are major contributors to the development of the Agile Center of Excellence.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Serve up to two Agile solution teams using advanced concepts and tools.
2. Perform the role of Scrum Master as defined in The 2020 Scrum GuideTM.
3. Collaborate with Agile coaches and other Scrum Masters to grow within the role.
4. Contribute to the advancement and improvement of Agile practices within the organization.
5. Participate in and contribute to the Scrum Master Community of Practice.
6. Establish and communicate team-level metrics.
7. Mentor and assess development of less experienced Scrum Masters. Assist functional managers with orientation, training, coaching, and counseling lower level and less experienced Scrum Masters for their professional development.
8. Support operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews.
9. Drive continuous improvement of the understanding, application, and execution of the Scrum Master role within the organization.
10. Lead or contribute to organization-level efforts to advance Agile adoption, including development of the Agile Center of Excellence.
11. Provide expert input and support to Agile implementation decisions and changes, such as team-level framework selection, adoption of lightweight scaling practices, and integration with enterprise portfolio management.
12. Demonstrate continuing development as leader, successfully addressing increasingly complex and significant challenges.
13. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED

Professional Scrum Master II (PSM-II) or Advanced Certified Scrum Master (A-CSM)
Kanban Management Professional I (KMP-I) or equivalent training and certification
ICAgile Certified Professional-Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC) or equivalent training and certification
ICAgile Certified Professional-Agile Team Facilitation (ICP-ATF) or equivalent training and certification

DESIRED
Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO-I) or Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
Professional Scrum Master III (PSM-III) or Certified Scrum Professional - ScrumMaster (CSP-SM)
ICAgile Certified Expert in Agile Coaching (ICE-AC) or similar team coaching expert certification
Advanced training in facilitation and professional coaching

Age Specific Population:

Nonage Specific (N/A)

Osha Category:

Category 3 - Employees in this job title have no reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.

Environmental Conditions:

Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (as in typical office or administrative work).

Physical Requirements/Demands of The Position:

Sitting Continually (67-100% or 8 hours)

Walking/Standing Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Driving Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Reaching - Below Shoulder Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)

Repetitive Actions - Pinch Forces Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Pounds of force 0-25

Repetitive Actions - Fine Manipulation Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact or call 608-775-0267

Equal Opportunity Employer